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Veined shield

Pluteus thomsonii

A species of Pluteus

Veined shield is a notable species found in forested areas, particularly on decaying wood. Distinguished by its distinctive veined gills, veined shield has a cap that often shows varying shades. The gills are free from the stem, which is a characteristic feature of its family. This mushroom develops a spore print that is pinkish in color, contributing to its identification.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, nondescript.

General Info About Veined shield

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Attributes of Veined shield

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

4 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 3 cm across; convex, becoming flat to shallowly umbonate; buff to brown or dark reddish brown; dry, smooth, or with a veinlike network, at the center particularly

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; close; whitish at first, becoming pinkish

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 1 - 4 mm thick; equal, fragile; whitish, becoming gray to brownish from the base upward; bald or silky

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Insubstantial; whitish; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Pink

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, nondescript.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Veined shield by these plants:

Hairy willowherb

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in eastern North America

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Veined shield

Veined shield is commonly found on decaying hardwood logs and debris in areas with abundant decomposed matter.

Distribution Area of Veined shield

North America,Europe,North Africa,South America,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Veined shield

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pluteaceae mushrooms

Genus

Pluteus

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Tips for Finding Veined shield

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What are Some Tips for Finding Veined shield

Seek out areas with abundant fallen hardwood logs and forest debris.
Check on and around the decaying logs rather than bare soil.
Gently move aside the leaf litter or debris where mushrooms are known to grow alone or in groups.
Be patient and observe the area closely, as veined shield may blend with its surroundings.